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    MSRP
    $1,000$1,000$2,250
    Where to Buy
    $1,000

    At Giant

    $1,000

    At Giant

    $1

    At

    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    3.8
    3.8
    4.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Giant Crest 34Giant Crest 34Giant Crest 34
    Shock
    SuntourSuntourRockShox Monarch R
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisDeore, PraxisSX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Stance 29 2, Giant Stance, and Giant Stance 29 1 are all aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Stance has 27.5″ aluminum wheels, while the Stance 29 1 has a dropper post and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Stance 29 2
    Stance
    Stance 29 1
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    Stance 29 2

    25 mph

    Stance

    24 mph

    Stance 29 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsGunmetal Black; Blue Ashes

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsGunmetal Black; Blue Ashes

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsGunmetal Black; Blue Ashes

    Fork

    Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, Boost 15x110

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Giant Crest 34 RCL, 130mm, Boost 15x110

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, Boost 15x110 QR, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Suntour Raidon R, 184.15/44.45, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Suntour Raidon R, 184/44, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Monarch R, 184.15/44.45, custom tuned for Giant

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    Giant Connect Trail, 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant Romero

    Giant Romero

    Giant Romero

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow+

    Shimano Deore, Shadow+

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet, 30t

    Praxis Cadet, 30t

    SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51

    SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

    Chain

    Shimano

    Shimano

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Brakes

    Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)

    Shimano MT200

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT201

    Shimano MT201

    Shimano MT201

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XCT 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    Giant AM 27.5 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner

    Giant AM 29 alloy, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball

    [F] Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball

    [F] Giant Performance Tracker, Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Sport Tracker, QR Boost 141, loose ball

    [F] Giant Tracker Performance Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR141, loose ball

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster, tubeless, 29x2.35, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless, [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless

    Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.35, EXO, TR, tubeless

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